Do you pay for bathrooms in Rome?


Do you pay for bathrooms in Rome? USING A PUBLIC PAY BATHROOM IN ITALY If you use a public pay bathroom, you'll pay a small fee (usually €0.50 to €1.00) by inserting Euro coins into a machine or paying an attendant. Occasionally, the bathroom will be 'free,' but you're expected to 'tip' the attendant (€0.50 to €1.00 is fine).


Do you have to pay to use restrooms in Europe?

In years past, people often had to fork up coins to use public restrooms in touristic European cities like London and Paris. These days, many of those coin-operated facilities have been made free for ethical reasons.


Why is water free in Rome?

The nasoni, also known as fontanelle, were first introduced in the early 1870s when the new capital began providing free water for its citizens. At the peak of their popularity there were around 5,000 nasoni in Rome but this number has dwindled to roughly between 2,500 and 2,800.


Is it OK to wear shorts in Italy?

For the majority of places, such as museums, beaches, and stores, there are no restrictions on what you can wear. Many tourists and locals will wear shorts to these places when the weather is hot. At churches and the Vatican, you can only enter if your knees and shoulders are covered and you aren't wearing a hat.


Do you tip in Italy?

If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.